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respiratory chain: Meaning and Definition of

res'piratory chain"

Pronunciation: [key]
— Biochem. Biochem.
  1. a series of mitochondrial proteins that transport electrons of hydrogen, released in the Krebs cycle, from acetyl coenzyme A to inhaled oxygen to form HO: the energy released in the process is conserved as ATP. Cf.
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respiratory respiratory distress syndrome
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